Engines for leisure crafts - Penta
Fire Recreational crafts Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0073/09 |
| Brand | Volvo |
| Category | Recreational crafts |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | 3.0GLP-J, 4.3GL-J and 4.3GL-JF |
| Published | 23 January 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of fire because it may contain carburettors which have float bowl retaining screws that were not properly torqued during carburettor assembly. Therefore, fuel may leak from these screws when engine is operated. Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard if an ignition source is present.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Gasoline stern drive engines with carburettor for leisure crafts